Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
• Full wire speed forwarding rate.
• Embedded 8K MAC address table providing 8000 MAC addresses entries.
Refer to
Chapter 4 on page 15
1.3 Package Contents
Compare the contents of your Switch package with the checklist below. If any item
is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer.
• An Ethernet switch
• Power cord
• This User's Guide
1.4 Applications
This section provides two network topology examples in which the Switch is used.
1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup
In this application, the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid
growth can be expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can
connect computers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to the
Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To
expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches,
routers, computers, print servers etc.
Figure 2 Standalone Workgroup Example
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